Kicking off the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon race season, this family-friendly festival includes Beargrease musher registration and musher and sled dog meet-and-greet. Fall Color Hikes with North Country Trail Association's Brule-St. Croix Chapter: Oct. 11. 2 (behind Burger King) and at 9:35 a.m. from Lakeview Covenant Church, 1001 Jean Duluth Road; to reserve a spot, go to bit.ly/4noEHGN. Instructor: Kraig Kiger. Instructor: Kraig Kiger.